For over 50 years, James "Alley Pat" Patrick has been one of America's most unique and underappreciated radio personalities. With an unmistakable delivery, irreverent wit, and deep compassion for his community, he has consistently been the most enigmatic "disc jockey" in Atlanta. His professional life is deeply ingrained in the history of black radio in America, the Civil Rights movement in the South, and the community he has been a part of for seventy-five years. His personal life reflects the ambition and courage that come with the constant struggle against racism and oppression. He is also funny as hell.

This site includes a brief biography of Pat, audio samples (.wav files), letters from fans, photos and info about a documentary film about Alley Pat, currently in the early stages of production.

Please send any comments, suggestions, or additional material to darryl@darrylvance.com.

THE ALLEY PAT FILM is on the way! Tom Roche has completed a rough cut, and is currently at work editing this thing. Tom has also started a blog to make available more audio clips of Pat on the air.

"ALLEY PAT'S PLACE", Pat's TV show, airs twice a week on Atlanta's Public Access Channel. Mondays at 8:30 PM. If you're in town, check it out.

LINKS to anything Alley Pat are few and far between, but there is mention of his 7" single "Pat's Rubber Band" b/w "Phone Call From the Devil" on AP Records at a terrific web site, GeorgiaSoul.com

EVERY NOW AND THEN WE UPDATE THIS PAGE Not often, as any regular visitor will attest, but once in a while we come across some new pics or other info. If you'd like to be made aware of any of these updates lemme know, and I'll add you to the e-mail list. And don't worry, I won't give it to anybody else.